Reviews & Ratings

2012 Laurenz V Gruner Veltliner "Charming Reserve"

Winery: Laurenz V

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Charming Reserve"

Wine Category: Gruner Veltliner

Grape blend: 100% Gruner Veltliner

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Kamptal

State or country: Austria

Price: $30

Cases produced: 3,000

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: July 7, 2014

Wine Review: This straw colored Gruner Veltliner is very good and a real crowd pleaser. It opens with a mild Anjou pear and wet stone bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, balanced, mouthwatering and very easy to drink. The flavor profile is a tasty mild Granny Smith apple with nicely integrated minerality. I also detected hints of saline and Anjou pear. The finish is dry and fades away nicely. This Gruner is very food friendly and versatile. I would pair it with Coquilles St. Jacques. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Aromas of ripe apples and a typical Veltliner spiciness marry to create a fascinating fruit bouquet. On the palate, the wine is soft and juicy, supported by a fine fruit acidity. Very harmonious, allowing for perfectly smooth drinking. Simply charming!

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